Maker's mark comparison reference

William Garret Forbes maker's marks

Compare 1 source-linked mark variant recorded under William Garret Forbes. These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
New York, NY
Source date statements
((b.1751 - d.1840) Active c.1773 - 1830

Mark variant 1

William Garret Forbes: W.G.Forbes; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
William Garret Forbes: W.G.Forbes; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: W.G.Forbes

The worn W.G.Forbes inscription and rectangular boundary follow the source.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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